Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Thymidine, 99%

Catalog number: A11493.06
5 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Thymidine, 99%

Catalog number: A11493.06
5 g, Each
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Catalog number: A11493.06
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
50-89-5
IUPAC Name
1-[4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-5-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione
Molecular Formula
C10H14N2O5
InChI Key
IQFYYKKMVGJFEH-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILES
CC1=CN(C2CC(O)C(CO)O2)C(=O)NC1=O
Assay (HPLC)
≥98.5%
Optical Rotation
+19 ± 2.0? (c= 1 in water)
Form
Powder
Appearance (Color)
White to pale cream
Melting Point (clear melt)
185-190?C

Description

Thymidine is used in the syntheses of active pharmaceutical ingredient such as zidovudine. It also pairs with deoxyadenosine in double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid. It is used to synchronize the cells in G1/early S phase in cell biology.

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Applications
Thymidine is used in the syntheses of active pharmaceutical ingredient such as zidovudine. It also pairs with deoxyadenosine in double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid. It is used to synchronize the cells in G1/early S phase in cell biology.

Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol, hot ethanol, hot acetone, hot ethyl acetate, pyridine, glacial acetic acid and hydrochloric acid. Slightly soluble in hot chloroform .

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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